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Information
Under no circumstances should tires older than
6 years be used on your Porsche.
The age of the tire can be obtained from the “DOT”
code number. If, for example, the last four
numbers read 1208, then the tire was produced in
the 12th week of 2008.
Snow tires
The installation of Porsche approved snow tires is
recommended.
Use Porsche approved snow tires for grip on snow
and ice.
Check with your local Motor Vehicle Bureau for
possible restrictions.
The standard tires profile and rubber mixture are
optimized for wet and dry driving conditions, and
may not prove favorable for snow conditions.
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Install snow tires before driving in such
conditions.
Risk of insufficient road grip leading to loss of
control and damage to the vehicle.
The standard tires profile and rubber mixture are
optimized for wet and dry driving conditions, and
may not prove favorable for snow conditions.
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Install snow tires before driving in such
conditions.
Before mounting snow tires, consult with your
Porsche dealer. They have the technical
information necessary to advise you on wheel and
tire compatibility.
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Snow tires should have the same load capacity
as original equipment tires and should be
mounted on all four wheels.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure increases
risk of a tire failure and resulting loss of control.
Furthermore, low tire pressure increases the rate
of wear of the affected tires and causes damage.
Tires with badly worn treads are very dangerous
and could cause accidents.
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Make sure they are replaced immediately.
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Do not exceed the snow tire speed rating.
Snow tires do not have the same degree of
traction on dry, wet or snowfree roads as normal
tires.
Furthermore, snow tires wear rapidly under these
conditions.
Information
We recommend fitting winter tires on the vehicle at
temperatures below 45 °F (7 °C) since the driving
performance of summer tires is reduced at low
temperatures. Summer tires may be permanently
damaged at extremely low temperatures.
Winter tires do not fulfill their purpose if the tread
depth is less than 5/32 in. (4 mm).
Comply with all state and local laws
governing snow tire and tread depth
requirements.
Exceeding the maximum permitted speed for the
tires fitted could cause tire failure.
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Always check the maximum speed rating on
the tire sidewall on any tire on the vehicle.
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Never exceed the maximum speed rating of
the tires.
Wheel change
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When wheels are removed, mark the direction
of rotation and position of each wheel.
Example: FR (front right), FL, RR and RL.
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Always fit the wheels in accordance with the
markings.
Snow Tire Use
WARNING
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NOTICE
Tire Hazards
DANGER
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Excessive Speed for
Tires
DANGER
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